The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series are both mystery-themed stories published by Simon & Schuster. The Hardy Boys series was created in 1927 by Edward Stratemeyer. He later on created Nancy Drew a few years later since he wanted a female counter part for the series. But did you know the listed authors on […]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is an American media franchise that Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird conceptualized. The story follows four anthropomorphic turtle brothers that were trained in ninjutsu to defeat the evil in New York City. But did you know Laird was not particularly fond of an additional character that was added in
Julius Caesar was a Roman statesman and a member of the First Triumvirate. He led the Roman armies in the Gallic wards before ultimately defeating his rival, Pompey. But did you know how the Roman army accessed the Gallic Fort? During Julius Caesar’s siege of a Gallic fort, the Romans dug tunnels beneath the fort’s
The term Jacuzzi is often associated with luxury and leisure. On the other hand, Candido Enzo Jacuzzi did not create the whirlpool bath for luxury. In reality, he was inspired to invent it to help his son cope with his illness. What led to the invention of the Jacuzzi? Candido Jacuzzi created the Jacuzzi to
In 1975, McDonald’s built the first drive-thru lane in the United States. There were drive-in restaurants before this, but there were no drive-thrus where customers would place their orders at curbside speakers. Carhops, typically seen on rollerskates, would then deliver food orders directly to customers’ automobiles. But did you know the first drive-thru was intended
For nine years, Admiral Wilhelm Canaris ed Adolf Hitler’s military intelligence service, the Abwehr. He is one of the Third Reich’s most intriguing personalities. Many people regard him as a traitor who leaked German attack plans to the enemy, resulting in the deaths of German soldiers. Others consider him a leader who did everything he
Theodore John Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, is an American domestic terrorist and former mathematics professor. He was a mathematical prodigy who left academia in 1969 to live a primitive life. He killed three people and injured 23 others in a nationwide bombing campaign between 1978 and 1995 against people he believed were advancing
The Exchange Buffet opened in 1885 and closed in 1946. It was often considered the first cafeteria restaurant. They were popular with servicemen in downtown military offices, college students, and office clerks during the war. Clients were sometimes third or fourth-generation customers. But do you know how effective the system was? The Exchange Buffet on
The Hollywood Reporter is an American magazine focusing on Hollywood film, TV, and entertainment. It was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson in Los Angeles, California. But did you know that the firm used to criticize celebrities who spoke against Hitler? In 1937, The Hollywood Reporter ran a column criticizing actors for speaking out
Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage with variations from Poland, Russia, and Sweden. It is mainly composed of water and ethanol, but some also come with different flavors. It is made from fermented cereal grains and even potatoes. But did you know vodka can also save lives? In 2007, a patient arrived in an
